Guam Administrative Code

§ 10501. Applications for Licensure. 2026 NOTE: As adopted by P.L. 36-138:44 (Dec. 28, 2022), this provision did not include any text.

§ 10502. General Qualifications for Licensure. (a) All steps necessary to accomplish the filing of the required documentation be completed prior to filing an application and that all documentation and required fees be filed simultaneously. (b) The Board may request additional inf…

§ 10503. Application Review and Approval. (a) Applications for licensure will be accepted throughout the year. A complete application consists of the original application, fees, and all supporting documentation. COL 2026-08-06 C H . 10 G UAM B OARD OF A LLIED H EALTH E XAMINERS 2…

§ 10504. Requirements Applicable to All Applicants for Licensure. (a) All persons applying to become licensed by the Board shall provide the Board and attest to the veracity and authenticity of the following information and documentation under oath or declaration under penalty of…

§ 10505. Additional Requirements for Specific Professions. In addition to the foregoing applicants for licensure shall provide: (a) Audiologists. Audiologists must, at the time of initial application, present evidence of certification by American Speech, Language and Hearing Asso…

§ 10506. Licensure By Endorsement. The Board may issue a license by endorsement to any person who, at the time of application, holds a license in good standing in a profession subject to the jurisdiction of the Board from another jurisdiction of the United States, provided that t…

§ 10507. Substance Abuse Testing and Monitoring of Applicants. (a) The Board may require an applicant for a license, who has a criminal conviction or disciplinary action by a professional licensing Board in another jurisdiction for substance abuse offenses within 5 years prior to…

§ 10508. Temporary License. The chair of the Board may issue a temporary license to practice an allied health profession in Guam pending consideration of an application for licensure by examination or endorsement by the full Board to an applicant who is licensed in good standing …

§ 10509. Inactive License. (a) An allied health professional who holds a current (renewed) license in good standing may, upon request and submission of the required fee, be issued an inactive license. The holder of an inactive license shall not be entitled to perform any act requ…

§ 10510. Change of Address or Name. (a) Change of Address – Any person holding a license who has had a change of address shall file in writing with the Board a current mailing address, giving both old and new address. Such requests should be received via electronic mail or in the…

§ 10601. Prescriptive Authority. 2025 NOTE: As adopted by P.L. 36-138:44 (Dec. 28, 2022), this provision did not include any text.

§ 10602. Eligibility for Prescriptive Authority for Clinical Psychologists or Other Allied Health Professionals. A licensed clinical psychologist or other allied health professional authorized by law to prescribe, administer, and dispense drugs and medications shall be eligible f…

§ 10603. Termination of Collaborative Practice Agreement. An allied health professional who is required by law or rule to have a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician shall immediately inform the Board, the Guam Board of Medical Examiners, and the Guam Board of Examin…

§ 10604. Prescription Pads. An allied health professional shall use prescription pads that are imprinted and display his or her name, professional address, telephone number, cell phone number, DEA number, and Guam Controlled Substances Registration Number.

§ 10605. Revocation of Prescriptive Authority. (a) The Board may revoke an Allied Health professional’s prescriptive authority for any violation of the Allied Health Practice Act, its rules, and regulations, or for exceeding their authority under their CPA. (b) Revocation, expira…

§ 10606. Renewal of Prescriptive Authority. An allied health professional shall renew his or her Prescriptive Authority every two years at the same time he or she renews his or her license. A RTICLE 7 R ENEWAL OF L ICENSE

§ 10701. Renewal of License. (a) Licenses expire biennially on December 31st of even numbered years and may be renewed upon payment of a renewal fee and proof of completion of continuing education requirements as stated in these COL 2026-08-06 C H . 10 G UAM B OARD OF A LLIED H E…

§ 10801. Reinstatement of Expired License. (a) Expired licenses may be renewed within six (6) months of the date of expiration upon meeting the following conditions: (1) Payment of all past due fees; (2) Payment of the late renewal fee(s); and (3) Documentation of satisfaction of…

§ 10901. Continuing Education. (a) Minimum continuing education requirements. In order to qualify for renewal of a license, a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of continuing education must be earned during each two (2) year licensure period, at least twenty (20) of which must b…

§ 10902. Acceptable Continuing Education. (a) Acceptable continuing education may include: (1) Attendance at conferences or live webinars sponsored by national, state, regional, or local professional associations recognized by the Board that are directly related to the practice o…

§ 4308 of Title 6, Guam Code Annotated. The verification may be on information and belief.

§ 11101. Requirements for Full Medical Licensure (All Candidates) in Guam. The Guam Board of Medical Examines (Board) shall insure that all applicants meet the Medical Licensure Requirements: (a) All applicants on Guam shall possess the degree of Doctor of Medicine from a medical…

§ 11102. Temporary Licenses. (a) The Board may issue a Temporary License to practice medicine in Guam upon submission of the following documents pending arrival of other documents required for licensure: (1) Application form for Licensure (GBME-1), complete and notarized. (2) Not…

§ 11103. Conditions and Requirements for Renewal of Medical License. (a) The license period is from January 1st of every even numbered year through December 31st of every odd numbered year. (b) Regardless of the date of licensure, all licenses expire unless renewed on or before D…

§ 11104. Procedure Relative to Lapsed Licenses. (a) A lapsed license to practice medicine is one in which the physician failed to meet the deadlines and requirements for license renewal. (b) If a physician license has lapsed, the Board will impose a $150.00 penalty fee in additio…

§ 11105. Requirements for Application to the Federal Licensing Examination (FLEX). (a) Completed FLEX application form. (b) Notarized copy of diploma from approved school of medical training. (c) 2 ” X 2 ” photograph taken within the last six months. (d) Evidence of residency (i.…

§ 11106. Prevention of HIV/HBV Transmission to Patients. The Federation of State Medical Boards Membership adopted the policy April 25, 1992. (a) All physicians should comply with the guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for preventing the transmission …

§ 11201. Qualifications. All physicians in graduate training programs approved by the Guam Board of Medical Examiners who are not otherwise fully licensed to practice medicine shall be licensed on a limited basis for educational purpose. (a) To be eligible for limited licensure, …

§ 11301. Definition - Podiatric Medicine “ Podiatric medicine ” means the diagnosis, medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatment of the human foot and ankle, including the tendons that insert into the foot, and the nonsurgical treatment of the muscles an…

§ 11302. Scope of Practice. (a) A license to practice podiatric medicine on Guam authorizes the holder to practice podiatric medicine as defined in these Rules. (b) No doctor of podiatric medicine shall do any amputation of the foot in total. Surgical debridement with plastic rep…

§ 11303. Podiatric Medicine. [Reserved.]

§ 11304. Renewal of License – Podiatrist. (a) Licenses expire biennially on December 31st of even-numbered years and may be renewed upon payment of a renewal fee and proof of completion of continuing education requirements as stated in these rules and regulations. The Board staff…

§ 11305. Continuing Education. Minimum continuing education requirements. In order to qualify for renewal of a podiatrist license, a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of continuing education must be earned during each two (2) year licensure period, of which a minimum of thirty …

§ 11306. Approved Continuing Education Programs. The following are approved by the Board as continuing education programs: COL 2026-08-06 C H . 11 G UAM B OARD OF M EDICAL E XAMINERS 8 (a) programs which are approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association and its affiliate…

§ 11307. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Licensure. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule, the Board of Medical Examiners is authorized to refuse, revoke, or suspend the license of a podiatrist for any of the following reasons: (1) Conviction of felony in Gu…

§ 11401. Definitions – Physician Assistant. (a) “Physician Assistant” means a Board licensed person, qualified by academic and practical training, who provides patient services under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. A physician assistant is not an independent pract…

§ 11402. Requirements for Licensure. (a) Licensed physician assistants shall be graduates of a program accredited by the Accredited Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its successor organization; (b) Have passed a proficiency examination developed b…

§ 11403. Renewal of License – Physician Assistants. (a) Licenses expire biennially on December 31st of even-numbered years and may be renewed upon payment of a renewal fee and proof of completion of continuing education requirements as stated in these rules and regulations. The B…

§ 11404. Registration of Physician Assistants Supervision. (a) Prior to practicing on Guam, a licensed physician assistant shall present for approval of the Board a completed application as designated by the Board. The supervising physician shall specify the specialty areas in wh…

§ 11405. Identification. (a) While working, the physician assistant shall wear or display appropriate identification, clearly indicating that he or she is a physician assistant. The physician assistant’s license must be displayed in the office and any satellite operation in which…

§ 11406. Scope of Practice. (a) A physician assistant may provide any medical services delegated to him/her by a supervising physician or group of physicians when such services are within his/her skills, form a usual component of the physician’s scope of practice, and are provide…

§ 11407. Supervision Required. (a) Tasks performed by the physician assistant must be under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, registered by this Board to be the supervising physician. (b) The Board shall keep a current register of licensed physician assistants and t…

§ 11408. Prescriptive Authority. A physician assistant may administer, prescribe, and dispense any licensed drug other than Schedule II-III drugs as provided by law. A RTICLE 5 C ODES OF P ROFESSIONAL C ONDUCT AND E THICS SOURCE: Added by P.L. 38-042:11 (Aug. 18, 2025) and P.L. 3…

§ 11501. Codes of Professional Conduct and Ethics. All licensees, registrants, and certificate holders shall comply with the following Codes of Professional Conduct.

§ 11502. Doctors of Medicine. [Reserved]

§ 11503. Doctors of Osteopathy. [Reserved]

§ 11504. Doctors of Podiatry. Physician Assistants. The Codes of Professional Conduct for Physician Assistants licensed by the Board shall be the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Code of COL 2026-08-06 C H . 11 G UAM B OARD OF M EDICAL E XAMINE…